Kill Devil Hills travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kill Devil Hills

With a population of 6 683, Kill Devil Hills is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kill Devil Hills deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kill Devil Hills

Kill Devil Hills in January
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kill Devil Hills in January
Estimated hotel price
$70
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kill Devil Hills in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Kill Devil Hills, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to Kill Devil Hills

Plane

Although Kill Devil Hills doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 107 km from Kill Devil Hills. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kill Devil Hills departs from Boston and takes around 1h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kill Devil Hills. The train journey from Kill Devil Hills to Alexandria takes 4h 13m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $32 for a 5h 41m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kill Devil Hills is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 268 km from Kill Devil Hills. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kill Devil Hills, including Greyhound, FlixBus and VA Express Lanes. From New York, the bus ride to Kill Devil Hills takes 772 km and will cost you around $30. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $144 for a journey of 1223 km.

Plane

Although Kill Devil Hills doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 107 km from Kill Devil Hills. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Spirit Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kill Devil Hills departs from Boston and takes around 1h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Kill Devil Hills. The train journey from Kill Devil Hills to Alexandria takes 4h 13m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $32 for a 5h 41m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Kill Devil Hills is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 268 km from Kill Devil Hills. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Kill Devil Hills, including Greyhound, FlixBus and VA Express Lanes. From New York, the bus ride to Kill Devil Hills takes 772 km and will cost you around $30. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $144 for a journey of 1223 km.

Airports near Kill Devil Hills

Airlines serving Kill Devil Hills

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,443 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,926 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,723 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,513 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (707 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,528 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,345 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kill Devil Hills

Most booked hotels in Kill Devil Hills

Surf Side Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1182 reviews)
$188+
Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 604 reviews)
$222+
Shutters on The Banks
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1110 reviews)
$144+
John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2789 reviews)
$122+
Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 846 reviews)
$232+
Beachwoods Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 841 reviews)
$179+

Renting a car in Kill Devil Hills

Renting a car in Kill Devil Hills costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Norfolk.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kill Devil Hills (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Kill Devil Hills is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Chevrolet Colorado or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kill Devil Hills costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Norfolk.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kill Devil Hills (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Kill Devil Hills is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Chevrolet Colorado or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.